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Improving shoulder and elbow function in children with Erb's palsy.
Seminars in Pediatric Neurology 2000 March
Many children who sustain birth injuries to the brachial plexus suffer significant functional limitations due to various sequelae affecting the shoulder and elbow or forearm. The maintenance of full passive mobility during the period of neurological recovery is essential for normal joint development. Early surgical correction of shoulder contractures and subluxations reduces permanent deformity. Reconstruction of forearm rotation contractures significantly improves the appearance and use of the extremity for many basic activities. Each child must be carefully evaluated, therapy maximized, and the surgical approach individualized to obtain the best result.
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